Patterns, patchworks and projects
Check out this stunning quilt pattern by Benartex Fabrics. It’s just gorgeous and the stars really pop against that white background.
The finished quilt, which measures about 68″ x 92″ when finished, is shown in fabrics from their Sun … Read More ...
Celebrate spring with a flower, a tulip to be exact. This pretty quilt block from Samantha Olsen for Moda Fabrics is charming and easy to make.
The block, which measures about 6 inches when finished, does not take much fabric … Read More ...
With their rich and saturated colors, batik fabrics are a joy to work with. The patterns are varied and beautiful. Batiks definitely have a different feel than other fabrics, but they make beautiful quilts. Here are ten batik fabric projects … Read More ...
Are you like me and scoop up every jelly roll you see at the quilt store, only to have them sit on your shelf because you can’t figure out what to do with them? Here’s a great pattern from Quilting … Read More ...
Here is a fun and free quilt pattern that has lots of lovely movement in the design. Called “Midnight Glow”, it is designed by Connie Kresin and is an easy project to make.
Measuring approximately 24″ x 32″ when completed, … Read More ...
Here is a fun way to completely change up the look of the classic nine-patch quilt block. New Quilters has this fun trick to turn them into this beautiful look.
Using 5 inch squares, this is an ideal project for … Read More ...
Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make. The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.
When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ … Read More ...
Today we are talking about thread storage, specifically about Sulky thread storage
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I don’t know about you, but right now if you looked in my quilt studio you would find a big box of spools of thread. They are … Read More ...
Learn how to hand quilt with this blog post from Homemade Emily Jane. Hand quilting is a tradition that had been quietly going away. With fast results being the new norm, and longarm machines that can do incredibly detailed … Read More ...
Here is a terrific idea that isn’t really quilting, but uses quilting fabric. It’s a traditional Japanese Knot Bag and this pattern is from Sum of their Stories.
This bag may look difficult to make, but it really isn’t, … Read More ...
Have you ever wanted to make an I Spy quilt? They are quilts that use various novelty fabrics in the designs and kids can play the I Spy game with them. They are super fun to look at and fun … Read More ...
Calling all scrap quilt lovers! This is one you definitely will want to try. It’s the traditional Trip Around the World and Darcy Quilts show how to make it scrappy. And let’s face it, aren’t scrap quilts the best (well … Read More ...
Here is a fun block which has some lovely design elements. It is from Quilting Gallery and is an easy one to assemble.
With instructions for making a 6″ and a 12″ block, you can incorporate this design in so … Read More ...
Raise your hand if you have a big stash of focal fabric that you know you will never use. This video from Create with Claudia gives you 16 ideas for it.
Focal, or focus, fabric is that fabric you buy … Read More ...
